Espace sportif Pailleron, Sports complex and historic monument in 19th arrondissement, France

Espace sportif Pailleron is a sports complex housing a swimming pool, ice rink, and fitness facilities within a 1930s building on Rue Édouard-Pailleron. The structure organizes multiple activity spaces under one roof, creating a complete sports destination for different interests and skill levels.

The swimming pool, built by architect Lucien Pollet, opened in 1933. An ice rink was added in the 1970s. The pool closed in 1990 and the rink in 1996; the pool was listed as a historic monument on 19 June 1998. Renovation began in 2004 under architect Marc Mimram, and the complex reopened in October 2006.

The complex takes its name from Rue Édouard-Pailleron, not from an athlete. Its 1% artistique commission, Carmen Perrin's Motifs d'une porosité, was installed for the 2006 reopening and belongs to the City of Paris contemporary art fund. The site is run under a public service delegation, held by Vert-Marine since 1 September 2022.

The complex is easiest to reach on foot from nearby transit connections and different activities may require advance planning depending on your interests. Allow extra time if you plan to visit multiple sections, and check opening hours for your chosen activity before arriving.

During renovation by architect Marc Mimram, the original facade was kept while modern facilities were hidden inside, preserving the building's outward character from the 1930s. This careful blend of old and new drew notice from architecture professionals for its thoughtful approach to updating a protected structure.